Population 955 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Washington
Household size in Washington
| Period | Washington | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Washington are small: just 2.31 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.55 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Washington
| Period | Washington | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.3 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.4 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.1 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.2 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
Washington skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Washington
| Period | Washington | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Washington: 7.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Washington
Renters in Washington
| Period | Washington | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.7 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 7.5% of households in Washington rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over half of owners (52.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Washington
| Period | Washington | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.0% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Washington: 12.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Even so, the rate is lower than in Maine overall (16.4%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Washington
| Period | Washington | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Washington are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Washington
| Period | Washington | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $771 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $794 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,273 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,036 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$265 | +$464 | +$606 |
The median renter in Washington pays $1,036 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 36.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Washington
Bachelor's degrees in Washington
| Period | Washington | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Washington: 17.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Washington
| Period | Washington | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.1% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.1% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.4% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.0% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Washington have finished high school as nationally: 90.0%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Maine overall (94.8%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Washington
| Period | Washington | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.3% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Washington has been low: just 1.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Washington compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2.31 | 48.2 | 7.2% | 7.5% | 12.0% | 1987 | $1,036 | 17.3% | 90.0% | 1.3% |
| Stickney Corner | 2.39 | 46.1 | 7.1% | 8.9% | 12.4% | 1987 | $1,069 | 19.0% | 91.0% | 1.6% |
| West Washington | 2.63 | 40.6 | 6.7% | 11.2% | 18.4% | 1988 | $1,290 | 21.6% | 92.4% | 3.7% |
| South Liberty | 2.29 | 45.9 | 11.9% | 9.8% | 22.4% | 1985 | $896 | 25.0% | 90.8% | 4.1% |
| South Hope | 2.54 | 38.4 | 6.2% | 16.0% | 12.3% | 1984 | $1,285 | 32.7% | 97.4% | 2.0% |
| Sandhill Corner | 2.71 | 38.0 | 6.7% | 12.1% | 22.2% | 1988 | $1,418 | 23.8% | 93.4% | 4.5% |
| Appleton | 2.05 | 49.2 | 3.5% | 17.4% | 12.0% | 1988 | $1,104 | 34.1% | 97.2% | 1.8% |
| Union | 2.34 | 44.6 | 6.1% | 15.0% | 16.1% | 1983 | $1,207 | 34.6% | 97.4% | 3.0% |
| North Waldoboro | 2.39 | 39.1 | 4.6% | 11.1% | 6.5% | 1978 | $626 | 26.8% | 94.0% | 0.8% |
| Jefferson | 2.85 | 36.7 | 6.6% | 16.5% | 26.2% | 1988 | $1,163 | 26.3% | 94.8% | 5.6% |
| Jones Corner | 2.24 | 43.3 | 11.0% | 9.1% | 34.6% | 1988 | $1,202 | 32.2% | 95.5% | 2.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Washington. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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